Master's program in Water Science and Engineering

Regular duration of studies: 4 semesters

ECTS credits: 120

Course language: English and partly German

with restricted admission: yes

Study structure and contents

The Master's program in Water Science & Engineering offers an interdisciplinary, research-oriented education at the interface of water-related engineering and natural sciences.

The area of specialization consists of three profiles

• Water Technologies & Urban Water Management

• Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Engineering

• Hydrological Dynamics & Hazards

As a special feature, the Master's program can be studied completely in English.

Qualification goals

Graduates are able to independently develop strategies and technical solutions for the sustainable management of water resources. They qualify for a responsible position in planning and engineering offices, industrial companies, the public sector, international development cooperation and science and acquire the ability to write a dissertation.

Requirements

See the prospective students page (link to website in German) of the Master's program

Application

Online via the KIT application portal (link to website in German)

Further information on the website of the study program (link to website in German)

Academic advisor
Dr. Michele Trevisson (michele.trevisson∂kit.edu)

Dean of Studies
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Freitag (steffen.freitag∂kit.edu)

Examination board Master

Study Commission Civil Engineers

Admission Commission Master

Program Coordination
PD Dr. rer.nat. Ulf Mohrlok (ulf.mohrlok∂kit.edu)

Student representatives of Civil Engineering

Module handbook

Study and examination regulations (German version)

Admission regulations (German version)

Courses, see course catalogue

Examinations

Website study program "Water Science and Engineering"

KIT-Website Master's program Water Science and Engineering

Info flyer for download (pdf) (German version)